Bajra Crackers is a crispy, healthy, and zero oil recipe. Yes, you have read it correctly. These are baked and not fried. The best part about this recipe is, it is made using Bajra flour, whole wheat flour, and not with all-purpose flour.
Light, crunchy, and a perfect cracker recipe that goes really well as a side dish for your kitty parties. Want to try something new, Bajra crackers is your answer.
Since this is easy to make, make a whole batch and can be stored in an airtight container. A perfect recipe to munch with a cup of evening tea or serve it with a dip or a spicy salsa and these will be gulped within minutes.
Bajra or commonly known as Pearl Millet is a superfood that is extremely healthy and is eaten during the Winter season as it keeps the body warm. I have been eating Bajra roti since my childhood days. I have shared a detailed Bajre Ki roti recipe here.
Benefits of Pearl Millet or Bajra:
- Bajra is rich in fibre and has essential minerals like Magnesium, Iron and Phosphorus.
- Gluten-free and very soothing for the body.
- Bajra is great for common illness like constipation, obesity, hypertension and diabetes.
- It is a super food and aids in weight loss too.
Need motivation to try Bajra Crackers? Here’s a list:
- Super easy to make. Just make a dough and cut it into desired shape and voila!
- Takes 15-17 minutes in a convection Microwave.
- Zero Oil recipe.
- Baked and not fried! Yay!
- Healthy and super delicious.
- Something new and innovative.
- Make a huge batch and store it in an air tight container.
How to eat Bajra Crackers?
- I have tried these with Stiry fry Babycorn and Broccoli and tasted yum.
- Have it with a cheese and yogurt dip.
- Try it with a beautiful onion tomato salsa.
- Apply salsa, grate some cheese and serve.
P.S: I have tried this recipe from AmritaOfLife. Check her video and do follow her. Her content is fab.
| Prep Time | 5 minutes |
| Cook Time | 15-17 minutes |
| Servings |
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- 1 cup Bajra Flour I have used the 100 gm measuring cup.
- 1/2 Cup Whole wheat flour have used the 50 gms measuring cup
- 1 tbsp Ghee
- 1 teaspoon Red chili flakes adjust according to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Oregano or Pizza mix adjust according to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon Ajwain
- Salt to taste
- water as required to make a soft dough
- 1 tablespoon milk to brush on top (optional)
Ingredients
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- Take out Bajra & whole wheat flour in a mixing bowl or thali.
- Add 1 tbsp ghee and rub it with your fingers till the mixture looks sandy or till you can make a mutthi out of it. Just like we check for mathri and all.
- Add the seasonings - Salt, Ajwain, Chilli flakes & Oregano. Mix it well. Adjust the seasoning according to your taste and preference.
- Add water little by little to knead a smooth dough. Bring it together into a ball and keep it covered for 10 min to rest.
- After 10 minutes, divide the dough into medium size balls and roll it using plain flour. Using a heart shape or any cookie cutter, cut the dough into shapes.
- Prick holes using a fork. Transfer on a baking tray. Brush some milk over the rolled crackers.
- Preheat the microwave at 180 degrees on Convection mode for 5 minutes.
- Use a lower stand and place your baking plate. Bake these Bajra crackers for 15-17 minutes or until crisp on Convection mode at 180 degrees.
- Serve it with a salsa or a yogurt dip. Alternatively, you can eat these with a cup of chai.
2 Comments
Nidhi
May 19, 2021 at 11:42 amNice. Can i store it ?
Divya Gattani Rathi
June 3, 2021 at 10:22 amHey, yes you can store them for 10-15 days.